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UNIT 2: Productivity Software**
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:

• use word processing software to create common business documents;
• use spreadsheet software to perform a variety of tasks;
• manage information, using database software.

Specific Expectations

Word Processing
By the end of this course, students will:

• perform word processing tasks (e.g., create, save, update, print), using common software features (e.g., formatting, page setup, editing, language tools, graphic tools, hyperlinks);
• use word processing software to produce properly structured and formatted business documents (e.g., letter, memo, report, résumé);
• use support tools and features (e.g., wizards, manuals, online help features, tutorials) to enhance their ability to use word processing software applications.

Spreadsheet
By the end of this course, students will:

• input, organize, and format data in a spreadsheet;
• use formulas and functions (e.g., sum, average, minimum, maximum) to perform specific spreadsheet tasks;
• produce spreadsheet documents (e.g., budget, inventory, payroll, invoice) to manage data;
• use software to produce charts that visually represent spreadsheet data.

Database
By the end of this course, students will:

• define common database terminology (e.g., field, record, file, query);
• use common database software features (e.g., create, query, sort, add, delete, update records, print) to locate and organize information.

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